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Tired of the new rules, Carmina closed her Google Maps account — what pushed her over the edge?

It’s been months since Carmina last posted on her Google Maps. I started doing it just for fun, exploring new places to dine and travel, and sharing those spots with others. Back in 2017, I wasn’t even blogging yet. Over the years, I received numerous email updates about changes, but in September, the removal of followers on Google Maps felt particularly strange. There’s no point in complaining about it. I decided not to close my account, as it wasn’t an option, but I did delete all the photos I had contributed over the years. I have fond memories of seeing which photos were popular and had hoped to share them with you. It was surprising to see how many views my pictures had accumulated. While deleting them, I noticed that many restaurants and bakeries no longer exist, with some marked as unknown on the map. Most of my photos were from the pandemic period, a time when I could fully express myself and write about the food I enjoyed. Let's take a trip down memory lane with Carmina th...

Aloha from Chido Mochi Donuts from Marikina, Philippines

Carmina woke up in the morning finding out she has 2K followers. She was very happy and wanted to celebrate in a simple way. To give you confidence and treasure the moment Carmina decided to treat herself for donuts she has craved for a very long time. Something I have seen on social media are mochi donuts. I've tried these types of donuts before, yet it is my first time purchasing from  Chido  located in Marikina. It is known to be the Hawaiian inspired mochi donut. Carmina had placed an order from Grab Food for 1- Premium (Box of 6) Mochi Donuts in flavors Hazel Nut, Coco the Rabbit, Black Sesame, Oreo, Blueberry and Peanut. The price is PHP 398.00 ($7.11). 1- Classic (Box of 6) flavors of two each Churros, Half Glazed, and Poi (Taro Glazed) for PHP 298.00 ($5.32) not including delivery fee and tip to the rider. The best part it is not too sweet. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Chido Mochi Donuts from Marikina, Philippines. Subscribe & follow @ Carmi...